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Adoptee Citizenship Act

Should I Wait for Congress? Or Should I Naturalize Now?

Last updated on December 14, 2022

Two paper airplanes on a bright light blue backround. One airplane is white and is flying straight up, with the word "Wait" behind it and the other is a red airplane that took a sharp turn left and has the word "Naturalize" behind it.

Two key questions I often discuss with intercountry adoptee clients who do not have US citizenship.

Latest on Citizenship for Intercountry Adoptees

Last updated on November 27, 2022

A stripped down version of the Adoptee Citizenship Act has passed the House. But it’s not the actual ACA. It’s now an amendment to a much larger and unrelated bill.

Immigration Provisions in the Build Back Better Bill

Last updated on November 15, 2022

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The Build Back Better bill contains provisions that could help millions of undocumented people, including some intercountry adoptees, though its impact is limited.

My Name is Monica Ross

Last updated on November 15, 2022

I need your support to get the Adoptee Citizenship Act enacted. Support me and the thousands of other intercountry adoptees who are in the same situation.

How Adjusting the ‘Immigration Registry’ Could Help Intercountry Adoptees

Last updated on November 15, 2022

A tweak to the ‘immigration registry’ could help millions of undocumented people, including many intercountry adoptees. Here’s how it would work.

Sign Up: National Week of Action

Last updated on December 5, 2021

Take action—a full week of action. I’m launching a National Week of Action and encouraging you—my friends, allies, and colleagues—to join me.

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